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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.8mm
39mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$463

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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